Krug is arguably the most celebrated name in the world of Champagne. When it was acquired by Moët Hennessy a decade or so ago, there was some debate as to whether there had been a departure in style. At the time it was argued that the new owners were getting the wine to market more efficiently than had been the case previously, resulting in ‘fresher’ wine for the consumer.
This particular bottle of Grande Cuvée displays the breeding and class one expects of Krug. Like a sleek luxury sports car, it is about sharp lines and power. It is a taut and somewhat linear Champagne, not revealing its full potential at this point in time.
In this imbiber’s view, while there is plenty of class on show, it is a wine that (at this point in time) lacks a touch of personality. Another 2-3 years post-disgorgement ageing would probably see that personality emerge and reveal itself. Unfortunately, the asking price for Krug doesn’t avail one the opportunity to wait for a second bottle to mature.
MV KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE
Producer: Krug
Variety: Champagne
Vintage: Multi-vintage
Region: Champagne, France
Alcohol: 12.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $250.00
Date tasted: 8 June 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright golden yellow in appearance. Focused nose of bruised apple, lemon/grapefruit pit, roasted hazelnuts and brioche. Medium bodied, very dry. Quite restrained – slightly backward. Taut, even slightly backward. The nose flows through to the palate together with a touch of spice. More linear than the Krug of old. Good, but just lacking wow factor - perhaps it will come with further bottle age.
Score: 17+/20
This particular bottle of Grande Cuvée displays the breeding and class one expects of Krug. Like a sleek luxury sports car, it is about sharp lines and power. It is a taut and somewhat linear Champagne, not revealing its full potential at this point in time.
In this imbiber’s view, while there is plenty of class on show, it is a wine that (at this point in time) lacks a touch of personality. Another 2-3 years post-disgorgement ageing would probably see that personality emerge and reveal itself. Unfortunately, the asking price for Krug doesn’t avail one the opportunity to wait for a second bottle to mature.
MV KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE
Producer: Krug
Variety: Champagne
Vintage: Multi-vintage
Region: Champagne, France
Alcohol: 12.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $250.00
Date tasted: 8 June 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright golden yellow in appearance. Focused nose of bruised apple, lemon/grapefruit pit, roasted hazelnuts and brioche. Medium bodied, very dry. Quite restrained – slightly backward. Taut, even slightly backward. The nose flows through to the palate together with a touch of spice. More linear than the Krug of old. Good, but just lacking wow factor - perhaps it will come with further bottle age.
Score: 17+/20
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